"For this lemony grilled salmon recipe, you absolutely want to cook fish that still has its skin on. It protects the fish while it grills and, despite what you think or have been told, will help it release from the grill grates more easily...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 6-oz. skin-on salmon fillets, pin bones removed, patted dry
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2 Tbsp. plus 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill
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Kosher salt
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1 small lemon
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1 small shallot, finely chopped
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2 tsp. black sesame seeds
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1 tsp. honey
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1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1 cup torn basil leaves